2010 Equinox

Options & Specifications

The Equinox lineup begins with LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels. Other options and packages are also available that enable you to enhance the selection of features within a specific trim level.

S = Standard  O = Optional  — = Not Available

Exterior
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Door handles – body-colour S S S
Door handles – chrome (included with available Chrome Appearance Package with Rear Parking Assist) O S
Fog lights – front, halogen S S S
Glass – Solar-Ray®, tinted S S S S
Glass – Solar-Ray®, deep–tinted behind front doors S S S
Liftgate – power, with programmable height opening O S
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, black S
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, body-colour S S
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, chrome (included with available Chrome Appearance Package with Rear Parking Assist) O S
Rearview Back-up Camera – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing S S
Roof rack – side rails, charcoal S S
Roof rack – side rails, chrome (included with available Chrome Appearance Package with Rear Parking Assist) O S
Roof rack – cross bars, charcoal (included with available Cargo Management Package on 1LT and 2LT) O O O
Sunroof – power, tilt-sliding glass panel with express-open feature O O
Tires – P225/65R17 all-season, blackwall S S S S
Tires – P235/55R18 all-season, blackwall (included with available 18" machined aluminum wheels; requires available 3.0L DOHC V6 engine) O O O
Tires – P235/55R19 all-season, blackwall (included with available 19" dual-spoke chrome-clad aluminum wheels; requires available 3.0L DOHC V6 engine) O
Tires – compact spare with steel wheel S S S S
Wheels – 17" x 7" painted aluminum S S S S
Wheels – 18" x 7" machined aluminum O O O
Wheels – 19" x 7" dual-spoke chrome-clad aluminum (interim availability on AWD models) O
Windshield wipers – 2-speed with 3-speed variable delay (intermittent) S S S S
Wiper/Washer – rear-window (intermittent) S S S S
Chrome Appearance Package with Rear Parking Assist – includes chrome front and rear skid plates, chrome door handles, chrome exterior rear-view mirror caps, chrome roof rack side rail accents and rear parking assist O S
Interior
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Air conditioning – manual with air filtration system and rear floor ducts S
Air conditioning – automatic climate control with air filtration system and rear floor ducts S S S
Auxiliary power outlets – 12 volt, four (2 front console, 1 back of console and 1 cargo) S S S S
Cargo area – security shade O O S
Cargo convenience net (included with available Cargo Management Package) O O S
Console – front floor, includes armrest, 2 cupholders and concealed storage S S S S
Cruise control – electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features S S S S
Cupholders – 2 front centre console, 2 rear centre armrest and 1 bottle holder in each door S S S S
Defogger – electric rear-window S S S S
Floor mats – front and rear, carpeted S S S
Instrumentation – analogue gauges (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level) S S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre (includes personalization and vehicle information features and GM Oil Life Monitoring System) S S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre includes compass S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre includes tire pressure monitoring system S S
Lights – include theatre dimming feature, front reading, overhead centre dome and rear cargo area S S S S
Lights – ambient, cupholders, instrument panel centre stack and front centre console S S S S
Lights – ambient, instrument panel S S S
Lights – ambient, interior door handles and door storage areas S
Memory setting – driver's seat and exterior rear-view mirrors S
Mirror – auto-dimming with Rearview Back-up Camera display S S
Steering column – tilt adjustable and telescopic S S S S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with sound system controls (included with available Vehicle Interface Package) O S S
Sunshades – dual with illuminated vanity mirrors S S S S
Windows – power with express-down feature on all windows S S S S
Cargo Management Package – includes rear cargo area security shade, cargo convenience net and roof rack cross bars O O
Vehicle Interface Package – includes Bluetooth phone connectivity, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls, remote vehicle starter system and USB port O
Mechanical
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Battery – with run-down protection S S S S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel disc with Hill Start Assist S S S S
Brakes – 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Panic Brake Assist S S S S
Drive – front-wheel (FWD) S S S S
Drive – active all-wheel (AWD) S S S S
Engine – 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 VVT with Direct Injection S S S S
Engine – 3.0L DOHC V6 VVT with Direct Injection (requires available 18" machined aluminum wheels; requires available 8-speaker Pioneer sound system on 1LT) O O O
Engine – block heater S S S
Exhaust system – aluminized stainless steel S S S S
Exhaust system – dual chrome-tipped (included with available 3.0L DOHC V6 engine) O O O
Steering – power, electric, rack-and-pinion S S S S
Steering – power, hydraulic, rack-and-pinion (included with available 3.0L DOHC V6 engine) O O O
Suspension – 4-wheel independent with front and rear stabilizer bars S S S S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with overdrive S S S S
Vehicle starter system – remote (included with available Vehicle Interface Package) O S S
Trailer Towing Package – includes 4-pin harness connector and trailer hitch receiver O O O
Safety & Security
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Air bags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with Passenger Sensing System S S S S
Air bags – driver and front-passenger, thorax, seat-mounted side-impact S S S S
Air bags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact with rollover protection S S S S
Door locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection S S S S
Door locks – rear, child-security, power with I/P switch S S S S
Headlights – Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control S S S S
Headlights – halogen, projector style S
Keyless entry system – remote with Panic feature S S S S
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 1 year of the Safe & Sound Plan S S S S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), in all rear seating positions S S S S
StabiliTrak – electronic stability control system with Trailer Sway Control S S S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S S S
Theft-deterrent system – content theft alarm, audible/visible S S S S
Traction control – electronic S S S S
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning (included with available Chrome Appearance Package with Rear Parking Assist) O S
Warranty – 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) S S S S
Warranty – 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) S S S S
Seats
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
Reclining front bucket seats S S S S
Cloth S
Premium cloth S S
Perforated leather-appointed seating surfaces O S
4-way driver adjuster – power up/down, manual fore/aft and power lumbar S S
Power 8-way driver seat adjuster – with power lumbar S S
Heated driver and front-passenger seats (included with perforated leather-appointed seating surfaces) O S
Rear seat – Multi-Flex sliding/reclining rear seats, with the ability to slide 200 mm (7.9"), includes 60/40 split-folding seatbacks and 3-position recline feature S S S S
Rear seat – centre armrest with 2 cupholders S S S S
Entertainment
LS 1LT 2LT LTZ
All Equinox sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback compatibility, Radio Data System® (RDS), speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack and exterior temperature display S S S S
AM/FM electronically tuned stereo with CD and MP3 playback compatibility, Radio Data System® (RDS), speed-compensated volume, auxiliary audio input jack and exterior temperature display, plus USB port located in centre console (included with available Vehicle Interface Package) O S S
AM/FM stereo with Navigation System – includes 178 mm (7") touch screen display, enhanced DVD based navigation system with points-of-interest and voice-based commands, USB port, 40 GB hard drive for downloading music files and time shifting up to 20 minutes (Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.) O O
XM Satellite Radio (available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States; subscription sold separately after 3 trial months) O S S
Bluetooth – utilizes vehicle sound system, microphone, voice recognition and controls with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones (included with available Vehicle Interface Package) O S S
6-speaker, 80-watt sound system S S
8-speaker, 250-watt premium Pioneer sound system with subwoofer (requires available XM Satellite Radio on 1LT) O S S
Rear seat entertainment system – includes twin seatback mounted 203 mm (8") flip-up LCD colour monitors, DVD video and audio playback with surround sound, aux audio/video inputs and 2 GB internal flash memory for time shifting and recording from CD or USB port O O
Specifications
Engines 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI (LAF) 3.0L DOHC V-6 DI (LF1)
 
Type: 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI 3.0L V-6 VVT DI
Displacement (cc / cu. in.): 2384 / 145 2997 / 183
Bore & stroke (mm / in.): 88 x 98 / 3.46 x 3.85 89 x 80.3 / 3.50 x 3.16
Block material: Cast aluminum Sand-cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing
Ignition system: Extended life spark plugs Coil-on-plug with iridium centre, electrode/platinum side wire-tipped spark plug
Fuel delivery: Direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control High-pressure direct injection
Compression ratio: 11.2:1 11.7:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 182 / 136 @ 6700 264 / 197 @ 6950
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 172 / 233 @ 4900 222 / 301 @ 5100
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded Regular unleaded
Emissions controls: Close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor Close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI (LAF) 3.0L DOHC V-6 DI (LF1)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): FWD: 31 / 46 / 36
AWD: 28 / 41 / 32
FWD: 23 / 35 / 28
AWD: 23 / 34 / 27
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): FWD: 9.2 / 6.1 / 7.8
AWD: 10.1 / 6.9 / 8.7
FWD: 12.4 / 8.0 / 10.2
AWD: 12.3 / 8.4 / 10.5
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 6T45 Hydra-Matic 6T70
 
Type: Six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select Six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 4.58 4.48
Second: 2.96 2.87
Third: 1.91 1.84
Fourth: 1.44 1.41
Fifth: 1.00 1.00
Sixth: 0.74 0.74
Reverse: 2.94 2.88
Final drive ratio: 3.23 (FWD)
3.53 (AWD)
2.77
 
Chassis & Suspension
 
Front: Independent strut-type with tuned coil springs; direct-acting stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings
Rear: Independent four-link with coil springs and trailing arm; stabilizer bar; hydraulic link bushings
Steering type: Rack-mounted electric power steering with 2.4L; hydraulic power rack-and-pinion with 3.0L
Steering ratio: 18.1:1 (2.4L)
17.4:1 (3.0L)
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3.46 (2.4L)
2.90 (3.0L with 18-in wheels)
2.80 (3.0L with 19-in wheels)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft.): 12.2 / 40 (with 17- and 18-in wheels)
13 / 42.6 (with 19-in wheels
 
Brakes
 
Type: Power front and rear vented discs, standard anti-lock brakes
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.): front: 321 x 30 / 12.6 x 1.18
rear: 303 x 20 / 11.9 x 0.78
Total swept area (sq cm / sq. in.): front: 526 / 20.7
rear: 390 / 15.3
 
Wheels & Tires
 
Wheel size and type: 17-in painted aluminum (std. on all models)
18-in machine-face aluminum (opt. on LT and LTZ)
19-in chrome-clad aluminum (opt. on LTZ)
Tires: P225/65R17 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires
P235/55R18 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires
P235/55R19 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires
 
Exterior Dimensions
 
Wheelbase (mm / in.): 2857 / 112.5
Overall length (mm / in.): 4771 / 187.8
Overall width (mm / in.): 1842 / 72.5
Overall height (mm / in.): 1684 / 66.3
Track (mm / in.): front: 1587 / 62.5
rear: 1570 / 61.8
Base Curb weight (kg / lb.): 1710 / 3770
Min. ground clearance (mm / in.): 198.5 / 7.8
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 58 / 42
 
Interior Dimensions
 
Head room (mm / in.): front: 1040 / 40.9
rear: 995 / 39.2
Leg room (mm / in.): front: 1046 / 41.2
rear: 1013 / 39.9 max rear legroom
Shoulder room (mm / in.): front: 1418 / 55.8
rear: 1405 / 55.3
Hip room (mm / in.): front: 1399 / 55.1
rear: 1304 / 51.3
 
Capacities
 
Seating capacity: 5
EPA interior volume (L / cu. ft.): 3695 / 130.5
EPA passenger volume (L / cu. ft.): 2822 / 99.7
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.): 872 / 30.8 (maximum behind rear seat)
1803 / 63.7 (maximum behind front seat)
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb.): 680 / 1500 (2.4L)
1588 / 3500 (3.0L)
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 71.1 / 15.6 (2.4L)
79.1 / 17.3 (3.0L)
GVWR, standard (kg / lb.): FWD: 1710 / 3761 (2.4L)
AWD: 1786 / 3929 (2.4L)
FWD: 1793 / 3944 (3.0L)
AWD: 1864 / 4101 (3.0L)
Payload, base (kg / lb.): 540 / 1190
 
Fuel
Engines 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI (LAF) 3.0L DOHC V-6 DI (LF1)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): FWD: 31 / 46 / 36
AWD: 28 / 41 / 32
FWD: 23 / 35 / 28
AWD: 23 / 34 / 27
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): FWD: 9.2 / 6.1 / 7.8
AWD: 10.1 / 6.9 / 8.7
FWD: 12.4 / 8.0 / 10.2
AWD: 12.3 / 8.4 / 10.5
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded Regular unleaded
Fuel delivery Direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control High-pressure direct injection
Fuel
Capacities
 
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 71.1 / 15.6 (2.4L)
79.1 / 17.3 (3.0L)
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